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11 Pennsylvania opinions name it 7 courts 1969–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Pennsylvania courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Green Acres Rehabilitation & Nursing Center v. Sullivangreen
pasuperct · 2015 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Thus, the Supreme Court has clearly rejected the theory espoused in the Majority Opinion that Rule 126 applies even when a party ignores a rule’s mandatory requirements.6 Said another way, a party cannot bypass the clear and unambiguous mandates in a rule and then invoke Rule ____________________________________________ 6By contrast, in Green Acres Rehabilitation and Nursing Center v. Sullivan, 113 A.3d 1261, 1271-72 (Pa. Super. 2015), the plaintiff served notice of default judgment, the notice itself was “virtually identical to the language set forth in current Rule 237.5”, albeit the praecip

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Dendrite Intern., Inc. v. Doe No. 3green
njsuperctappdiv · 2001 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Under the New Jersey analysis, the identity of an anonymous internet speaker is discoverable only if: (1) the plaintiff has undertaken efforts to notify the anonymous speakers about the application for an order of disclosure so as to afford the anonymous declarant “a reasonable opportunity to file and serve opposition to the application”; (2) the plaintiff identifies the exact statements purportedly made by the anonymous speaker which the “plaintiff alleges constitutes actionable speech”; (3) the plaintiff “has set forth aprima facie cause of action” against the anonymous speaker which “can wi

2004Super. 134, 141-42 , 775 A.2d 756, 760-61 (2001).

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Beecroft v. Point Pleasant Print. & Pub. Co.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1964 · cited in 1 Pennsylvania opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977Id. at 276 , 197 A.2d at 419, 420 .

1977Id. at 276 , 197 A.2d at 419, 420 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Pennsylvania. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Gerhard v. the Travelers Ins. Co. green
njsuperctappdiv · 1969
2 sentences

1990Under the New Jersey rule, divestment must be according to the terms of the policy: Gerhard v. Travelers Insurance Company, 107 N.J.

1990Super. 414 , 258 A.2d 724 (1969); John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Boston v. Heidrick, 135 N.J.

21970–1990
Commonwealth v. Stokes green
pa · 1992
1 sentence

2020Id.

12020–2020
Crews v. Seven Springs Mountain Resort green
pasuperct · 2005
1 sentence

2008Id., citing Reisman v. Great Am.

12008–2008
Commonwealth v. Dennis green
pasuperct · 1992
1 sentence

1997Id.

11997–1997
Singer v. Dong Sup Cha green
pa · 1988
2 sentences

1989The court observed, however, that even though an identical New Jersey claim could not be used to bar the Pennsylvania claim on the basis of lis pendens, “the [trial] court [still] ha[d] the inherent equitable power to stay the proceedings in the second [Pennsylvania] suit during the pendency of the prior [New Jersey] suit.” Id., 379 Pa.Superior Ct. at 560, 550 A.2d at 793 .

1989The court observed, however, that even though an identical New Jersey claim could not be used to bar the Pennsylvania claim on the basis of lis pendens, “the [trial] court [still] ha[d] the inherent equitable power to stay the proceedings in the second [Pennsylvania] suit during the pendency of the prior [New Jersey] suit.” Id., 379 Pa.Superior Ct. at 560, 550 A.2d at 793 .

11989–1989
Klein v. City of Philadelphia green
pacommwct · 1983
1 sentence

1989The Singer court relied heavily upon Klein v. City of Philadelphia, 77 Pa.Commw. 251, 465 A.2d 730 (1983).

11989–1989
Commonwealth v. Draper green
pasuperct · 1972
1 sentence

1977Commonwealth v. Zuber, 466 Pa. 453 [ 353 A.2d 441 ] (1976); Commonwealth v. Draper, 222 Pa.Superior Ct. 26 [ 293 A.2d 614 ] (1972).” However, the application of this principle in the instant case was improper as it was based upon the incorrect initial premise that appellant was a “parole violator” at the time he committed the subsequent New Jersey violation.

11977–1977
Commonwealth v. Zuber green
pa · 1976
2 sentences

1977Commonwealth v. Zuber, 466 Pa. 453 [ 353 A.2d 441 ] (1976); Commonwealth v. Draper, 222 Pa.Superior Ct. 26 [ 293 A.2d 614 ] (1972).” However, the application of this principle in the instant case was improper as it was based upon the incorrect initial premise that appellant was a “parole violator” at the time he committed the subsequent New Jersey violation.

1977Commonwealth v. Zuber, 466 Pa. 453 [ 353 A.2d 441 ] (1976); Commonwealth v. Draper, 222 Pa.Superior Ct. 26 [ 293 A.2d 614 ] (1972).” However, the application of this principle in the instant case was improper as it was based upon the incorrect initial premise that appellant was a “parole violator” at the time he committed the subsequent New Jersey violation.

11977–1977
Griffith v. United Air Lines, Inc. green
pa · 1964
1 sentence

1969Since the accident occurred in New Jersey, and since all the parties are domiciled in that State, Anthony Cutuli contends that under the “most significant relationship” doctrine, as set forth in Griffith v. United Air Lines, Inc., 416 Pa. 1 (1964) the New Jersey rule should govern, and he should be let out.

11969–1969

Where else courts name it

NJ 113 (1926–2025) NY 13 (1914–2024) PA 11 (1969–2025) KS 8 (1916–2013) DC 4 (1984–1996) CT 4 (1978–2018) RI 4 (1968–2003) CA 4 (1959–1995) TN 3 (1978–1999) IA 3 (1939–1977) IL 3 (1965–1997) MA 3 (1987–2007) FL 3 (1960–1985) AZ 3 (1994–2006) OR 2 (1972–1996) DE 2 (1949–1976) MS 2 (1970–1987) OH 2 (1907–1931) MD 2 (1968–2019) CO 2 (1963–1988) MI 2 (1999–1999)

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